The highly contagious canine distemper virus is dangerous to dogs and wild life animals. It is also closely related to the equally highly contagious measles virus. Researchers at the University of ...

Dogs can get sick just like humans. The best way to prevent the spread of illness is to vaccinate your pet. There are several "core vaccines" dogs should get to combat serious diseases, Dr. Jerry ...

Canine distemper is a highly contagious virus caused by the paramyxovirus. It is seen in dogs around the world, but it can also affect ferrets, racoons, skunks, grey foxes, and many other animals.

Canine distemper might sound like a relic of the past, but don’t be fooled — it’s still pretty common, especially among unvaccinated dogs. This highly contagious virus can wreak havoc on a dog’s ...

In the Shadow of Canine Distemper: The Deadly Battle Inside Your Dog’s Body: By Meher Kaur Lonial Imagine a disease that starts quietly, just a little fever, a bit of coughing, and then suddenly ...

Introduced diseases can rip through unprotected populations with devastating speed. The classic example is that of the myxomatosis virus. In the 1950s a British farmer decided to use the virus (which ...

MEMPHIS, Tenn. — Memphis Animal Services says it has to euthanize more dogs due to a second outbreak of Canine Distemper at the shelter in less than two months. MAS made the following statement on its ...

MISLEADING LANGUAGE. THE NEBRASKA HUMANE SOCIETY SAYS A POSITIVE CANINE DISTEMPER TEST WAS A FALSE ALARM. IT SAYS THE DOG’S NEW TEST RESULTS SHOW IT IS NEGATIVE FOR THE VIRUS. NHS SAYS THE POSITIVE ...

An outbreak of canine distemper at the Apple Valley Animal Services shelter continues to worsen, with 5 new infections confirmed as of Friday. Shelter staff reported the first case last week. On ...

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